Abstract

CARNEIRO, Anna Bárbara de Freitas. Why psychoanalysis?: Letter to a friend. Estud. psicanal. [online]. 2016, n.45, pp. 37-42. ISSN 0100-3437.

The present paper calls the attention to the importance of some movement of the individual to meet the repetition of choices and behaviors that bring suffering with them. In the format of a letter directed to a friend and potential patient, it describes briefly the path of psychoanalysis, some peculiarities, benefits and challenges.

Keywords : Psychoanalysis; Transference; Resistance; Trauma; Desire; Imaginary.

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